Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP)

Mission

Our mission is to provide nutritious groceries to our neighbors in need. Our work is grounded in the belief that nutritious food is a basic human need and a building block for a healthy life of possibility. NEFP is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO). EMO brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve, and advocate for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. EMO meets the immediate needs of communities in the greater Portland area through our six direct service programs, while seeking long-term solutions through state-wide public policy and advocacy work.

Bottom Line

Northeast Emergency Food Program maintains a philosophy of abundance to make sure everyone that comes here gets all the food they need. Each month, 225,000 pounds of food comes through our doors to serve our clients. Our vision is that people will no longer need the services of a food pantry, but as long as they do, NEFP will provide the food they need in a compassionate and dignified way.

Quote

A young mother of three, upon leaving NEFP with a cart full of food supplies and diapers, said, “I don’t know what I would have done without you!”

One day, an NEFP volunteer who was helping clients to their cars after shopping was told by a client: “I wish I was treated everywhere like the way I am treated here at NEFP”.

Partner(s)

Our nonprofit partners are Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, and College Housing Northwest. Our business partner is Upright Beer Station.